Hazelwood Connect Virtual Academy Elementary Teacher; Per Enrollment

Overview

TEACHER-HAZELWOOD CONNECT VIRTUAL ACADEMY

JOB SUMMARY/

PURPOSE:

To facilitate student achievement by helping students learn subject matter and skills using an online management system that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. Works in a virtual classroom environment the majority of the time while working on site in a Hazelwood School District building.

• Facilitate student achievement.
• Meets and instructs assigned virtual classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Creates a virtual classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence (lesson plan) of preparation upon request of administrator.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of online classroom behavior.
• Monitors student achievement.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains consistent communication regarding student progress, expectations and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, with the assistance of district specialists.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the learning environment, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher/building aides and volunteers and, cooperatively with the administrator, evaluate their job performance by providing meaningful input.
• Maintains and continuously improves professional competence through regular attendance at PDC activities and other professional development opportunities supported by the district.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

• Education - Bachelor’s degree and a Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teaching Certification.
• Knowledge/Skills – Proficient in preparing rigorous, interactive, exciting, and informative lesson plans for virtual learning.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Google Suite products and database management. Able to work effectively with colleagues, parents, administrators, etc.
• Superior interpersonal skills to facilitate an excellent educational experience for students in a high energy/stress environment.
• Discretion and confidentiality with an awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education Policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Must be self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision,…